getting ready for christmas

Life has been crazy around here. a few things lately,

I pulled out the swing again to see if Max would be amused.

Yup! He thinks its great fun!

We tried to take a few christmas photos. it didn't go so well. And would you believe me when I say Lily was harder to control than Max?


This is Lily trying to pull Max back to her with her feet while he crawled towards the camera

She refused to smile on command so this is as good as it got...they were both looking and he's happy!

So he got a great solo photo shoot with the antlers!Lily loves to help in the kitchen. This is after licking the brownie bowl.
Cute story, while stirring the brownie batter I called to her "Lily, don't get brownie on your shirt." "ok mom." she replied. She then turns to my mom, "Mommy tell me no get brownie on my shirt." So my mom offered her an apron. she replied. "no I got my shirt."

Helping Grammy decorate the shelf! she felt so big, she's not allowed to touch the shelf normally.Proof our little one is trying to ascend the stairs.

He also loves the VCR! he's a stinker!

Max Moments

After Lilia I wasn't sure if I could love another child as much as I love and adore her. This fear I carried around with me throughout my pregnancy and even at the beginning of his life here on earth. I soon discovered how love isn't divided but multiplied. I didn't believe other mothers when they told me this. I had to experience it for myself. Now I understand. Here is a tribute to my baby boy!

MISTER MAX!

one favorite toy is spagetti

starting to sit up on his own, this is at story hour in the library

not too enthusiastic about driving.

actually his coat was so bulky he couldn't move his arms ;)

He started saying "da da" last night. David's heart just melted!

Max loves being outside.
The backpack is a new favorite place.
He loves to pull mommy's hair too!

Pop is trying to turn him to the dark side
(aka U of U) ;)

Go Cougars!

This is the car he wants to drive.

Our little sneak thief...check it out,
Lilia's purse and necklace in his hands.

at the giraffe enclosure, Cape May Zoo

crawling at the mall playground.

He also learned the joys of the slide.

Looking snazzy for church

Our little man!

New....

New tricks. He's able to sit upright for a very short span of time. He prefers rolling around on the floor and jumping!
New room. He's had a room painted, re-carpeted, and re-furnished for him. Its an airplane theme with clouds on the walls. He loves his own space and we're all sleeping a little better this way.

New feats! Max is so close to crawling. He can shimmy his way across the floor. He just turned 5 months. He wants to be everywhere and see everything!New friend. Lily adores our homemade scarecrow.
New rash. Eczema has hit Max hard.
New food. This is while trying rice cereal for the first time. so far he's tried rice cereal, banana and potatoes. He isn't too thrilled with any of it. He's interested but nothing is as good as mama's milk.

New moves. Lily is suddenly all about dress-ups. You add dance lessons + dress-ups + music= Lilia's Star Performance. Her favorite song to dance to is "Honey, Honey" by Abba.New acting skillz. She totally loves watching herself in the mirror and making faces then trying them out on us. She loves to play a part. What a drama queen!